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[peter mathios]

In the spirit of the season, I called this one Snow Storm. Happy Holidays!

 

[timwootton]

Andrew - I can't believe I didn't comment on these when I first saw them. The crab plover is superb - drawing that mangling-mandible-tackle must have been fun. Well done on the 2 ticks.
Peter - once again a wonderfully evocative scene, amazing technique (I think we ought to have a Masterclass WIP from you before too long!!)

 

[nickderry]

yes, three more wonderful pictures to admire and enjoy.

 

[PWG]

First time I've posted anything in a year and is completely different to anything I've put up before. It's from photo's and using a marker pen over a pencil sketch.

 

[mariakitano]

This seems like its the right thread for my work too, sorry i found it after i made a separate thread but i do have a few new paintings anyway that i would like to show

First is watercolour and ink on paper, second oil on canvas 24x30cm

Maria

 

[timwootton]

Very good drawing Paul - it would translate into a print medium quite nicely. Keep 'e coming.
Love these two Maria; the first has a lovely softness to it and the oil is very alive and vibrant.
Great stuff.

 

[nickderry]

Tim's said it all.

Paul, the strong graphic quality of this is fantastic, avocets are great as they are recogniseable as mere abstract shapes - endless possibilities.

Maria, the second one in particular is an inspiration, the bird and the negative space around it create action and balance. Plus the colours are gorgeous.

 

[Woody]

Good strong drawings Paul. Tim's already suggested print, I'd say get yourself some lino print kit and have a go.

I'm enjoying the energy in your paint Maria, great stuff that makes me want to start throwing some oils about.

Mike

 

[chris3871]

First time I've posted anything in a year and is completely different to anything I've put up before. It's from photo's and using a marker pen over a pencil sketch.

You could almost have that one as a tattoo! Might go get a pair of Avocets etched into my shoulder...:t:

Welcome to Birdforum Maria, I like your paintings and look forward to seeing some more.

 

[mariakitano]

Thank you all !
Oils are my favourite technique because i can create different textures which with acryls for example is not really possible, so if anyone has any questions about oils i can gladly help

Maria

 

[PWG]

Thanks for your comments, some interesting ideas. Think I'll give this one a miss though Chris.

You could almost have that one as a tattoo! Might go get a pair of Avocets etched into my shoulder...:t:

 

[mariakitano]

a watercolour and ink drawing inspired from a pic i saw arround here, i hope the owner doesnt mind
size 14x15cm

Maria

 

[timwootton]

Gorgeous work Maria - full of life and a super design.

 

[nickderry]

sometimes the simplest things say the most, I bet the owner of the photo would be chuffed to bits!

 

[Andrew H]

simple lines, but enought detail..........great stuff

 

[peter mathios]

Thanks for the kind words on the thread that Tim started! Hopefully, I'll be able to visit a bit more often. Here is a recent desert southwest painting of a gambel's quail and some pancake pear cactus.

 

[timwootton]

This is superb Peter - terrific intricate design and a clever choice of textures.
Good to see more from you and well done on the Award - very well deserved.

 

[nickderry]

that's a stunning piece to say the least, almost like Wonderland!

 

[Woody]

An absolute beauty! I wish we had gambel's quail over this side of the pond.

Mike

 

[AStevenson]

Peter - that quail takes me back to my Ariziona trips.

Good to see a couple of new folk on here too - I'm never brave enough to be as minimalist as Maria and the I echo the comments on the graphic appeal of the avocets - though only useful as a tattoo if you're joining the paramilitary wing of the RSPB!

Anyway, couldn't resist posting a couple of sketches of what was probably a poorly adult ivory gull that was on North Uist the other week - they're a bit samey as it wasn't keen on going anywhere from it's favoured sheltered garden!!

Cheers,
Andrew